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“Every book is three books, after all; the one the writer intended, the one the reader expected, and the one that casts its shadow when the first two meet by moonlight.”

Quote by John M. Ford

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John M. Ford was an American science fiction and fantasy author known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into the future. His works span a variety of themes, from space opera to post-apocalyptic survival. more

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